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High Risk
After failing to save his wife from 'The Doctor', Kit Li is working as a bodyguard and secret stunt double for the cowardly martial arts film star Frankie Lane. Frankie attends an exhibition of the crown jewels of Russia at a Hong Kong hotel, and when the Doctor's gang take over the building in attempt to steal them, Kit is the only thing standing in their way. Will Frankie regain his courage? Will romance blossom between Kit and the nosy reporter? Who has the best Kung-Fu?
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Plot Summary
An elite commando unit, known for its ruthless efficiency, is hired to extract a scientist from a volatile Southeast Asian nation. However, their mission quickly spirals into chaos when they uncover a conspiracy far larger than they anticipated. Betrayal from within and overwhelming enemy forces test the limits of their skills and loyalty as they fight for survival.
Critical Reception
High Risk was a commercial success in Hong Kong, known for its intense action sequences and high production values. While critically divisive, it's often praised for its elaborate stunts and Jet Li's performance, though some found the plot convoluted. Audiences generally enjoyed the non-stop action and spectacle.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its spectacular and creative action choreography.
Jet Li delivers a compelling performance as a hardened soldier.
Some critics found the plot to be overly complicated and somewhat predictable.
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Fun Fact
The film features an elaborate and dangerous stunt where Jet Li's character jumps from a moving train onto a helicopter, a sequence that was largely performed practically.
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